What are the responsibilities and job description for the CLERICAL ASSISTANT position at NORTHSTAR EMS INC?
SUMMARY: Assist with miscellaneous office duties to include:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Check in field paperwork as it comes in from outlying areas to ensure all paperwork is accounted for.
· Scan and index all correspondence, field documents and crediting information on a daily basis.
· Print invoices on a daily basis.
· Review non-confirmed list and set confirmed runs to bill.
· Print aging reports to send to nursing homes.
· Maintain filing room.
· Participate in Quality Improvement activities including audits, peer review and data collection activities.
· Other duties as assigned by office supervisor.
Qualifications:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
· High School Diploma or GED
· Able to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
· Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral or diagram form.
· Working knowledge of HIPAA.
· Ability to use Word, Excel and Microsoft Outlook.
· Able to adapt to change.
· Able to prioritize work to meet goals and objectives within acceptable time frames.
STRESS FACTORS:
Occasionally: Repetitive tasks
Frequently: Intense tasks.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Occasionally: Walking inside, carrying no greater than 25 pounds, kneeling, stooping, bending, and leaning.
Frequently: Hearing/listening, clear speech, touching, typing.
Constantly: Sitting, seeing.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Occasionally: Extended day.
Constantly: Works alone, with and around others, face-to-face and verbal contact, inside/outside.
MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
Frequently: Analyzing, decision making.
Constantly: Simple reading and writing, clerical, memorization, simple math skills, judgment, reasoning, prioritization..
EQUIPMENT USED:
Occasionally: Terminal, facsimile, computer/typewriter, keyboard, stapler, 3 hole punch, sharpener, calculator.
Frequently: Telephone